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Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Let's Celebrate

This is my 100th post. I started blogging in January of 2008 with the intention of simply doing an online journal of my work. At the time I didn't realize the extent of the online community of crafters. I have enjoyed seeing and reading about your creations and your lives. I have developed my craftmanship and my aesthetics in large part due to the supportive, creative people that I have connected with through this blog. I marvel at the kindness and generosity of people who I have never met. It always amazes me what a kind word or a supportive comment will do to motivate or inspire me. I try to do the same for others in the blog community. So, thanks for coming by, for reading, for being part of my blog. Now for the celebration.No party is complete without cake. The cake today is generously provided by Kajsa of Syko fame. She's a fabulous Finnish quilt artist. If you haven't visited her blog, drop everything and go now. She has the most wonderful, unique design sense. I love the whimsical feeling of her work. Right now she has a quilt up for auction on ebay to benefit Chinese orphans. Check it out and make a bid! The cake has zero calories, but is chocked full of creativity, inspiration and fabulous fabric. Don't we all need a piece of that every once and awhile!In addition to cake there is a present. This quilt in the pictures below will go to one of you attending my party. This is my first mini quilt. I signed up for a mini quilt swap and I've been practicing and this little 8" square quilt is the result. The front is the "Pretty in Pink" side with little pink print pinwheels. The back is the "Wonky Log Cabin" side. Isn't that fun, it's reversible! This crinkled beauty can be yours.So if you would like to attend the party, celebrate with me and try to take home the present, simply leave a comment and let me know which side of this little pink quilt you like the best and why. The party won't last forever. You need to arrive and leave your comment by Thursday at 9:00 p.m. Central Time. I will announce the recipient Friday morning. Please be sure there is a way I can contact you either by blog or email. I would love to send it off before I leave on Saturday for my 25th wedding anniversary celebration trip with my hubby!

112 comments:

Oh love it. Congrats on your blog annivesary and your 25th Wedding Anniversary. Very special...mine was last year. Anyway...LOVE the mini...both sides...but I'll choose the wonky log cabin side because it's different and I like different.

Hi, Congrats on your 100th post and your 25 years with DH. Your blog inspired me to start one too. I like your mini-quilt. Which side? I like the pinwheels - it shows your talent with triangles recently gained.

oooh! party at your place and at mine? how fun! i like the pinwheel side. i've been so excited about the "new" modern style of quilting and most of the more traditonal patterns do nothing for me, but i've seen this pinwheel design in several different places and just LOVE the whimsy.

I like the wonky side for its effect and color combination and because I find it more original than the pinwheels..... And because I associate it more with you and your wonky blocs!!!!! It's more "you" (at least the idea I have of you since I don't know you personally)

Congratulations on reaching 100 posts, and an even bigger congrats on the anniversary. I love both sides but I have to admit I'm partial to the pinwheels. When I first looked at it, it reminded me of a Japanese orchid garden, don't ask me why, it just does.

Happy Blog Anniversary and Wedding Anniversary!It has been wonderful to meet you in blogland. I enjoy reading your post and to see all your crafty stuff! Which side... I love them both, but lately I have a thing for pinwheels. maybe because I finally ‘got’ what it takes to make them.

Congrats on 100 posts and 25 year anny they are both accomplishments!Love the mini quilt, just adorable.hmmm hard to decideI am going to say the log cabin, very traditional block, says home to me. the idea thats its a bit wonky...hey that will make me smile every time I look at it and remember life is about living and stop worrying about everything being perfect. Thanks!Kathie

Congrats on the 100 mark!! I love your blog and didn't realize you only started in Jan.! Hmm - don't know if I can pick a favorite side - I guess I'm partial to log cabins but only because I can't get any triangle to ever line up right - LOL!Have a wonderful trip with your hubby!

Congratulations on reaching such a milestone! I just celebrated 5 years, can't wait until I can say it is my 25th. I adore both sides, but my favorite is the wonky side because I have been learning how to do those due to you!

I would have to say the pinwheel side is my fav. I am starting to get into the wonky log cabin. The log cabin quilts have never been a fav but when they are made a little wonky their fun starts to show. Beautiful quilt.

Happy 100 posts, and wishing you a wonderful 25th wedding anniversary! Love your mini quilt - the pinwheel side is my favourite as I am a big fan of pinwheels - love the illusion of movement. Syko's celebration card is so cute.

Congrats on the 100th post! Also congrats on the anniversary! Hope you have a WONDERFUL time :-)Hard to pick one side of the mini quilt 'cause both sides are so cute. Love the fabrics you used! Going with the pinwheels since I think it showcases the fabric a wee bit better. But again, that's a tough call!Just recently found your blog, during one of those hopping-from-one-to-another sprees :-) It's now bookmarked and I will return regularly.

Wow! I just discovered your blog via the flickr mini quilt swap I am in too, love your stylr! Very funky! I like the pin wheel side of this little quilt the best. Nothing like triangles on crisp white! Lovely!

Congratulations on your 100th! I have so enjoyed reading your blog and seeing all the fabulous quilts you create. I love your sense of color. As for the quilt, I like the pinwheel side the best because I'm a nut for anything circular. Now, you may say, these are triangular, not circular. I still always imagine them spinning and, therefore, we get the circle. i know how hard it is to make all those points, too.

Yay, 100! Congratulations! I am with you, the support and inspiration from the crafting community is amazing...that's how I got to my 100th post. But about that mini, so cute! I love the log cabin block, one of my favorite patterns. Plus, yours is wonky and I love the word "wonky!"

Congrats. I just had my 100th swap too and am doing a swap so stop over and see if you would like to join. I love both sides so it's hard to decide but if I had to choose one I would the log cabin side.

I love the wonky log cabin side probably because I can't wait to try a wonky log cabin block my self. I'm new to quilting and am excited to try all kinds of new ideas and techniques. Congratulations on 100 posts! Well done!

Happy 100th post! And happy 25th anniversary! I hope you have a wonderful celebration! I love the pinwheel side the best, I am fond of pinwheels as seen in my sidebar. Especially Quilt in A Day Double Pinwheel, I have made 3 of those to date. Although I do have a fondness for the log cabin as well. Good luck to all!

That is so exciting to have a 100th post! I love your blog and appreciate the time you put into posting for us. I like the pinwheels side best because I have always loved the look of pinwheels. I like how your eye can catch pinwheels all in the same fabric and also ones made up of four different fabrics. Cute mini-quilt! So sweet!

A very big congrats on your blog anniversery!! I love the side with the pinwheels, it has so much movement to it ! Though I love the log cabin side also because it's wonky and that tends to draw me because it's diffrent. Hope you have a wonderful dayAmydragonryder4@yahoo.com

Oh no, your making me choose sides? I am so torn! I love them both so. Ok fine, I will have to go with wonky log cabin side because it kind of represents my life and my personality. A little off center and a bit wonky. And the colors of the whole thing are like peppermint ice cream! Mmmmmmm. Great Job hun on 100 posts and the quilt. And, Happy Anniversary!

Wow! You are a posting machine! Congrats on your 100th post. I've been reading your blog pretty much since you started We started about the same time, and I still remember you posting a comment on mine the first time, I am sooo glad you found my blog and I found yours!! I love both sides of the mini quilt, but I'd have to say my favorite side is the pinwheels just cause I am more a traditional kind of girl. Have a great time celebrating your Anniversary!!!

Congratulations on your 100th post! And your 25 year anniversary! Where are you going to celebrate?That is so exciting. I am nowhere near that (100th psot or anniversary!) I love the mini quilt, I like the pinwheel side the best. I love pinwheels and how they look!

Congrats on your 100th post. You should also be really proud of your 25 years with your husband. I'm just under 4 with mine, with three kids already! I think I like the front of your cute mini-quilt the best...the pinwheels seem to dance right out of the photo!

Happy 25th wedding anniversary to you and your husband and congrats on your 100th post. You want to know which side I like best of the mini-quilt? I love both sides, the pinwheels and the log cabin although they each have a very different feel. The pinwheels are more classy and formal. The log cabin has much more of an easy going feel to it.

Lovely mini-quilt. Funny thing: I just went through the recent quilt magazines (I subscribe to them all) and there was a wonderful tip in, I think, Fons & Porter about making a little wallet out of plastic zip-loc bags for holding tools & snippets, etc. Now, me -- I'd put the pinwheels on the outside, and call the wallet "Proud Mary." But that's just me. (If the winning commenter wants more info, get in touch.)

I looked at your little quilt and thought, no question the pinwheel side, and then after I looked I liked the other side better and better, I'm not sure why, it is just quirky and interesting. So, I changed my vote.

Hi Jacquie,I just found your blog today. I cannot remember which blogger sent me your way. I loved the story about your son Ben's birth. Your 25th anniversary--what a wonderful milestone to celebrate! Congratulations on your 100th post, too! I really like your little quilt--both sides, but really like the pinwheel side. I love pinwheels: they are so fresh and fun!

Oh, how gorgeous! I love it! I think the pinwheel side is my favorite, altho I love both sides!Love your blog! I have you listed as on of my favorite blogs to visit. Congratulations! I agree with you that there are some really great bloggers out here that I, too, enjoy so much!

you are cute and creative to do a give away on your 100th post - i might have to do the same thing whenever i get there. i love your quilt period!! so pretty in pink. my favorite side however is the pinwheel - i go crazy over pinwheels!! they remind me of a blanket full of flowers. maybe i'll get enough courage to attempt one. thanks for lettin me hop on over and take a peek.

Wow, what a great quilt... and congrats on your 100th post and your wedding anniversary! Isn't it just amazing how many great people are "out there"... people we would never have "met" if it wasn't for blogging.My favourite side of your quilt is the pinwheels... because... I just have a thing for pinwheels at the moment. I really want to try making some myself. I love the colours you've used in this quilt by the way.

I love both sides of your beautiful little quilt!! I love the colors and I love both patterns. I'm gonna say that the pinwheel side is my favorite though because I love the way they look. I've tried making a pinwheel and haven't had any success yet. I really love them though :)Kellykelleegee@comcast.net

Pretty in Pink is my favorite but I love anything resembling a Log Cabin. I would have thought that you were a blogger for years, your site is so professional. How do you do it and quilt, too? I love to quilt, have just moved and am not 'settled' yet and so haven't found a comfy place to set-up. Your blog is inspiring, I wish I had found it sooner and I could have been going week-by-week with you. But there is always catch-up, right? Thanks for inviting me to your party. Happy 25 years!

Congtatulations 100 posts and 25 years of marriage...that is awesome...I like both sides but I think the wonky log cabin side has just a little bit more character...Congrats again, love coming to your blog...

Happy blogiversary! and Anniversary! Wooo Hooo! I love both sides of the mini. I love the color and wonkiness of the log cabin and the whimsy and movement of the pinwheels! I just found you through "Crazy Mom Quilts".

Happy Happy Blog Anniversary! How exciting for you to have so many blog followers. Well, to be honest I love both sides but my favorite side if I had to choose is the Pinwheel side. I just love Pinwheels.

Wow - 100 posts that quick??? I just had my 100th post too, but it was about a year and a half. I love your little quilt - I can't chose sides... I've always loved pinwheels, and the wonkiness of the log cabin side is SO 'me'... I love it altogether! I think it makes it more special when things are not quite 'perfect'. Congrats on the 100th post, and I wish you many many more!!!

100 posts.......WOW!!!!!!!!!! I have a very long way to go before I hit 100. CONGRATS!!! I love the pinwheel side because of I love pinwheels and I love the "other" side because it's just plain fun! The colors are very very cool and I guess that's why I love both sides;)

Just found your blog, and just finished my first mini-quilt top last weekend--actually my first quilt of any kind. I love wonkiness, and I LOVE your color/pattern choices. You have a great eye. I've also been obsessed with log cabin-ness since I started knitting a few years ago, and I've been working on a knitted log cabin blanket forever. Anyway, happy anniversaries. If I had to choose I'd say the log cabin side (but I LOVE the pinwheels, too).Best,Maura

Well congrat's on both your blog anniversary and your 25th anniversary.... I just love the mini quilt, which side do I like best, probably the pinwheel side, I guess that's what it's called, but first I just like the whole quilt because it is pink and it makes me think of my 18 month old granddaughter,plus my favorite color is pink...what hard work and time you must have put into that beautiful quilt, I admire anyone who has that much talent. I just found your blog today but have already bookmarked it...come visit me at my blog--no quilts there, at least not yet, maybe someday..www.homesteadblogger.com/ajoyfulhomemakerBlessings, JoannOh and have fun on your trip..

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